Pole position studied with artificial earth satellites.Long-arc orbit computation of highest accuracy can provide pole positions. Optical Baker-Nunn and laser range observations of several satellites are combined. The accuracy of the pole position is comparable to that of the mean satellite-tracking station coordinates (plus or minus 5 m) when sufficient tracking data are available. Exploitation of the technique requires more accurate tracking data.
Document ID
19730043591
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Gaposchkin, E. M. (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, Mass., United States)